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Anton Graff (Attributed)

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Period	Pre 19th Century
Condition	Good.
Creation Date	C.1800
Description	Antique Portrait Miniature original bevelled crystal, Swiss, C.1800, attrib Anton Graff, depicting a boy with pull toy and orange tree, foliate gold (tests as 18K)frame (minor solder at reverse), fitted box. Anton Graff (1736-1813) was among the most talented portrait artists of Goethe's era. He was known for his sensitive portraits of the nobility and wealthy bourgeois and is considered to have been a forerunner of realism. Measures: 1.75 x 1.50 inches. Ref: Skinners Fine Jewelry 2007 sold US$2350.
Metals	Enamel, Gold
Styles / Movements	Fine Jewelry, Rare Jewels
Dealer Reference Number	AL2705
Incollect Reference Number	229067